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    XPS 9370 vs 9560/9570 keyboard

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Dida86, May 31, 2018.

  1. Dida86

    Dida86 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I googled for so long and couldn't find any answer.

    Did anybody have the opportunity to have both, the XPS 13 and XPS 15? I really like the keyboard of the 13, is the one of the 15 like the same?

    Thanks in advance :)
     
    Dida86, May 31, 2018
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  2. improwise

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    My XPS13 is a few years old but speaking from memory, I don't recall any differences between that and my 9560.
     
    improwise, May 31, 2018
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    Wife's 9360 has the same keyboard as the 9560.
     
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    I recall they are not exactly the same layout, the 13 having the dedicated Home End PgUp PgDn keys, the 15 not (Fn + arrows), and some other differences in the top right row.
     
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    It seemed like Dell had a few different keyboard suppliers and/or designs that were sprinkled throughout the Skylake and Kaby Lake 15" laptops.

    The keyboards were similar but I noticed the difference at home and confirmed it when I visited retailers with several display models on the floor. Several other people here have commented the same.
     
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    There must be different manufactures because my wife's 9360 and my 9560 were EXACTLY the same. Same layout, same travel distance, same feel. I can put pictures up if need be. Now the 9370 and 9365 (now that I look at it) have a different keyboard, looks just like my 9575...
     
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    If I recall correctly, it used to be that the FHD XPS had a different keyboard to the 4K version, even as strange as that might sound.
     
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    Thank you all for the replies. I got the 9370 Full HD and I really, really like the keyboard on it. Unfortunately the display is a bit small so I am thinking to get a 9570 4k, I actually ordered it but do not know when it will arrive. I had a 9560 at home when it came out and the keys were totally mushy, that's why I sent it back :/
     
    Dida86, Jun 2, 2018
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    Some 9570 users have reported better feeling keys with less "wiggle" when compared to the 9560. Mine still hasn't arrived so I can't comment on that. I do love the keyboard on the 9575 though.
     
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    I recall something in the line of the FHD version having a more damped keyboard while the 4K version was more "clattery" and also recall some posts about it. Was a few years ago though and why the type of screen would affect that is beyond me.
     
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    The xps 13 9370 has a different keyboard from the 9360/9560. keys are slightly larger and a little firmer.
     
    Eason, Jun 3, 2018
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    Cool, thank you for that information :)
     
    Dida86, Jun 3, 2018
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    Actually, to my surprise, I got the impression from my now delivered 9570 that the keyboard reminded me more of my XPS13 (which is a few years old) than my previous 9560. I guess the Dell lottery is still active :)
     
    improwise, Jun 15, 2018
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    I think the 9370 keyboard is technically better, but I can type a lot faster on my 9570's.
     
    Eason, Jun 15, 2018
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